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Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the 2012-13 season, according to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has told ESPN that Roberto Martinez is currently in America talking to Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group about becoming their next manager.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan has warned Roberto Martinez that he will have very little input with regards to Liverpool's transfers dealings if he lands the vacant manager post at Anfield.

Chelsea legend Ron 'Chopper' Harris believes Roman Abramovich "only has the good of the club at heart" and says he has experienced first hand how the Russian owner "respects the traditions" of the Blues.

Fabio Capello has held talks with Liverpool and has been invited to meet with owners Fenway Sports Group.

Andre Villas-Boas will this weekend be interviewed for the vacant managerial post at Liverpool.

Manchester City legend Dennis Tueart believes the next big challenge for the club is to develop its own talent rather than spending fortunes on other club's players, according to the book Mancini: Diary of a Champion.

Fabio Capello is interested in taking charge of Chelsea and will attend the club's Champions League final in Munich, according to ESPN sources.

Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity to speak with Liverpool about their vacant managerial position.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has warned Roberto Martinez against taking the Liverpool job, suggesting that the Reds "don't know what they are doing".

Wigan owner Dave Whelan has revealed that he has given permission for manager Roberto Martinez to speak to Liverpool about becoming the new boss at Anfield.

Kenny Dalglish tried to offload Andy Carroll to Manchester City in a straight swap for Carlos Tevez, according to a new book to be published next week titled "Mancini: Diary of a Champion".

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told ESPN that he would advise his manager Roberto Martinez, the favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish, to steer clear of the vacant manager's position at Liverpool.

Kyle Walker, the newly crowned PFA Young Footballer of the Year, has been ruled out of the European Championships with a toe injury, and it is expected that Rio Ferdinand will also be absent from the squad.

Roy Hodgson spoke with John Terry and Rio Ferdinand on Tuesday and has decided that only one can go to Euro 2012, according to ESPN sources.

Liverpool have declined to comment on the future of manager Kenny Dalglish on Tuesday, amid rumours the Scot could be set to part company with the club.